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Research Ethics Deadline
For more info visit UBC Research Ethics web site at: http://www.research.ubc.ca/ethics/meeting-dates-deadlines-0
February 1 for February 14 meeting
February 15 for February 28 meeting
March 1 for March 14 meeting
March 15 for March 28 meeting
March 29 for April 11 meeting
April 12 for April 25 meeting
April 26 for May 19 meeting
May 10 for May 23 meeting
May 31 for June 13 meeting
June 14 for June 27 meeting
Academic Deadlines
Deadlines culled from the UBC Online Calendar at: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/academicyear.cfm?page=2012&view=all
Thursday, 7 February 2013
Last day for payment of fees for any fee assessments incurred between January 1 and January 31. Students who have not paid their fees will be placed on financial hold: further registration activity will not be permitted, grades will not be released, and graduation diplomas will be withheld. Students will also be assessed a processing fee of $35.00 and interest will be assessed on the outstanding balance until it is paid in full (see Fees).
Friday, 8 February 2013
Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Winter Session Term 2 courses and Distance Education Term C courses with withdrawal standing of “W” recorded on a student’s academic record. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Family Day. University closed.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Meeting of the Vancouver Senate.
Saturday, 16 February 2013
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Deadline for completion of the LPI test by students intending to take a first-year English course in Summer 2013 (Terms 1 and 2).
Monday, 18 February 2013
Mid-term break for most faculties begins (February 18 to 22 inclusive). Lectures and laboratories cancelled. Library and some other facilities remain open.
Teacher Education Program, 2-Year Elementary Options: Mid-term break (February 18 to 22 inclusive). Classes continue for 12-Month Options.
Friday, 22 February 2013
Graduate Studies: Last day for submission of exam copies of doctoral dissertations to Faculty of Graduate Studies for transmission to the external examiner in time for April 30 program end date.
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 5 clerkship ends.
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Last day for graduation applications to be submitted to Enrolment Services by all students expecting to graduate in May. Application is made through the Student Service Centre.
Friday, 1 March 2013
Graduate Studies: Deadline for guaranteed consideration by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of recommendations from graduate programs for overseas international students to be admitted for registration in September 2013. Late recommendations may be accepted upon special request from a graduate program.
Monday, 4 March 2013
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship begins (March 4 to March 28 inclusive).
Friday, 15 March 2013
Last day for submission of graduating essays and theses, most bachelor degree programs.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Meeting of the Vancouver Senate.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Distance Education Term D courses: Last day for withdrawal from most Distance Education Term D courses with withdrawal standing of “W” recorded on a student’s academic record. Consult your courses in the Course Schedule for specific information.
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Block 6 clerkship ends.
Funding Opportunities
Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Scholarships
The Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues (Division 44) is pleased to announce its student research awards program for 2013. The division awards two $1,000 scholarships for outstanding graduate student research proposals:
1) The Malyon-Smith Scholarship Award is given for a proposal on psychological issues of importance to gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender individuals, groups, or communities.
2) The Bisexual Foundation Scholarship Award is given for a proposal on the psychology of bisexuality.
Applicants may submit proposals for unpublished studies at any phase of the research process. Students may use the same proposal to apply for both scholarship awards. Proposals must be submitted by February 1, 2013. Please note that we have shifted to fully electronic submission process. Completely submission instructions are provided on the Division 44 web site (http://www.apadivision44.org/honors/). Questions can be directed to Dr. Alicia Lucksted at (div44.award.coordinator@gmail.com<mailto:div44.award.coordinator@gmail.com>) or Dr. Stephanie Budge at stephanie.budge@louisville.edu<mailto:stephanie.budge@louisville.edu>
Stephanie L. Budge, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Counseling Psychology
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology University of
Louisville
(502) 852-0627
Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships
The Open Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in any discipline, in Canada or elsewhere. One Open Scholarship is awarded each year. The value has recently been approximately $9,000 but is subject to change. The Traveling Scholarship is available to graduates of Canadian universities who pursue graduate study in the United States or the United Kingdom in the areas of international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics). Recently four scholarships of $11,000 each have been awarded annually, but the number and the amount is subject to change.
The deadline for all applications is February 1, 2013.
Further information is available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website at http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/mackenzie-king-memorial-scholarships
CIHR Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement Competition
In order to allocate their full funding for the 2012/2013 fiscal year, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is holding an additional competition for the Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement. Applicants will be awarded funding by CIHR on a first come, first served basis and are thus encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible in advance of the February 1st deadline.
Please consult the Graduate Awards and the CIHR websites for more detail:
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/cihr-canada-graduate-scholarship-michael-smith-foreign-study-supplement-3rd-call and
https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=1773&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true
Aboriginal Graduate Fellowships: Call for Applications
The University of British Columbia offers multi-year fellowships to Master’s and doctoral Aboriginal students. Award winners are selected on the basis of academic merit through an annual competition, administered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in consultation with the First Nations House of Learning. Approximately a dozen new fellowships are offered each year.
More information about Aboriginal Graduate Fellowships is available on our website at
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/aboriginal-graduate-fellowships
Applications must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by 4:00pm on Friday 8 February 2013.
Call for Nominations: Rick Hansen Man In Motion Fellowship
The Rick Hansen “Man in Motion” Fellowships are made available by the University of British Columbia to honour the incredible determination and many personal achievements of Rick Hansen. Two fellowships, valued at $16,000 per year, are awarded each year to UBC graduate students with a physical disability.
Annual Value: $16,000
Deadline: Mid-February 2013 – check with graduate program
Please consult the Graduate Awards website for further information and application procedures: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/rick-hansen-man-motion-fellowship
The contact at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for this award is Angela Rizzo: angela.rizzo@ubc.ca
Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowships
The Walter C. Sumner Memorial Fellowships are available to Canadian citizens engaged in or about to start doctoral studies in Chemistry, Physics, or Electronics (including Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) at UBC. Annual Value: $6,000
Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2013
Please see the Graduate Awards website for more detailed information and application procedures: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/walter-c-sumner-memorial-fellowship
Our contact at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for this competition is Allan Lee, who can be reached at: allan.lee@ubc.ca
CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards: Call for Nominations
The CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Awards recognize Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. Awards are offered through this spring’s competition for dissertations completed and accepted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012. The awards include a $1,500 prize, a Citation Certificate and travel expenses of up to $1,500 to attend the 2012 CAGS Annual Conference in Montreal. Each graduate program may nominate one dissertation for this award.
Deadline: Friday, February 22, 2013
Please consult the Graduate Awards website for further details and nomination procedures: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/cagsumi-dissertation-award
Questions about this award opportunity should be directed to Graduate Awards Clerk Allan Lee (allan.lee@ubc.ca).
Governor General’s Gold Medal: Call for Nominations
A gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record in the graduating class for the Doctoral degree. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved most outstanding academic record in the graduating class for the master’s degree with thesis. This is an opportunity to honour the best in the graduating class within the Faculty of Graduate Studies, as there is only one award for approximately 1,000 master’s graduates and one award for more than 300 Doctoral graduates. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General of Canada by, along with a personalized certificate signed by the Governor General. There is no monetary award associated with the medals.
Faculty of Graduate Studies Deadline: Friday, March 1st 2013
Please consult the Graduate Awards website for further information and nomination procedures:
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/governor-generals-gold-medal
The contact at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for this competition is Joanne Tsui: joanne.tsui@ubc.ca
Killam Teaching Prize for Graduate Instruction
One Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to a faculty member in recognition of excellent graduate-level teaching. Candidates may be nominated by colleagues, current graduate students, or alumni. The winner is announced each spring and honoured by the Vice President Academic and Provost at Spring Congregation in May.
Please note that the Killam Teaching Prize for Graduate Instruction represents one of a larger pool of Killam Teaching Prizes. The evaluation criteria and eligibility requirements for the Killam Teaching Prizes awarded by other UBC Faculties will vary from the requirements outlined below. Nominators may wish to contact their home Faculty to review those requirements.
The following criteria will be used to evaluate nominations:
• Sustained excellence in graduate teaching, in the classroom and outside of courses
• Demonstration of clear objectives and success in meeting these objectives
• Responsiveness to students, students’ needs and questions
• Positive effect on students’ motivation to learn and acquisition of knowledge
• Creative and effective approaches to teaching methodology and curricular development
• Lasting positive effect on students’ formation as scholars
Graduate programs are invited to submit one nomination for the Killam Teaching Prize for Graduate Instruction to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The deadline for submission of nominations is 4:00pm on Friday, March 1st 2013. Complete eligibility criteria and nomination procedures are available at: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/killam-teaching-prize-graduate-instruction
Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
In recognition of the valuable role that teaching assistants play in our programs, the University annually awards teaching prizes to UBC Teaching Assistants, with two of these awards being allocated to the Faculty of Education. The prize includes both a certificate and $1,000.00. At the same time, in recognition of the contribution to our Faculty so many outstanding Teaching Assistants, the Faculty of Education annually awards an additional teaching prize to supplement those awarded at the University-level – for a total of three awards.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Teaching Awards. We encourage nominations from faculty supervisors (professors, senior laboratory instructors) of the Graduate TA, from colleagues working closely with the nominee, and from the students who attended the nominee’s class or laboratory. Grad TAs can also self-nominate for the award. The award(s) are open to any Graduate Teaching Assistant who acts or has acted in this position during the current, and/or the preceding academic year (2012/2013, 2011/2012).
Please visit the VP Academic & Provost web site for information on eligibility, procedures, supporting documentation and criteria. The full program description and call for nominations are available at: http://vpacademic.ubc.ca/killam-graduate-teaching-assistant-awards/.
All completed nomination packages are due in the OGPR for Faculty adjudication by 4pm, March 11, 2013
BC Aboriginal Student Award: Call for Applications
The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society has established an award program for Aboriginal students pursuing studies at the Master’s and Doctoral levels in British Columbia. Renewable awards of $5,000 per year are available. Selection is based on a variety of factors, including financial need, family and community responsibilities, and career and life goals.
Deadline: April 5, 2013
Applications are submitted directly to the Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society; for more detail and application instructions please visit the following website: http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aboriginal
Rio Tinto Alcan Research Fellowship
As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and research, Rio Tinto Alcan offers a research fellowship for a UBC graduate or post-graduate student in a field of pure or applied science related to Rio Tinto Alcan’s activities (production and processing of aluminum). Annual Value: $18,000
Graduate Program Deadline: to be set by graduate program (likely in mid-April)
Deadline for graduate programs to submit nominations to the Faculty of Graduate Studies: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
For more information, including a list of research areas supported by the award, please consult the Graduate Awards website: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/rio-tinto-alcan-research-fellowships
The contact in the Faculty of Graduate Studies for this competition is Joanne Tsui, who can be reached at: joanne.tsui@ubc.ca
Upcoming External Award Competitions
Pursuit Award
Pursuit Award recognizes outstanding achievements in childhood disability research by individuals who have completed a doctoral degree in 2010, 2011 or 2012. Any applied or clinical research specifically linked to childhood disability is eligible for consideration. Up to three prizes will be awarded (First Prize: $7,500; Second Prize: $2,500; Third Prize: $1,000). Finalists will be invited to present their research in person at an award ceremony at Holland Bloorview (Toronto, ON). Travel and accommodation costs will be covered.
Deadline: February 1, 2013
More information: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/pursuit-award
Grand Challenges Canada- Stars Program
The Stars program through Grand Challenges Canada is a funding opportunity currently open for application. Potential applicants could come from Universities (departments of engineering, law, agriculture and veterinary sciences, food science and nutrition, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, business schools, computer science, arts and science, education, anthropology, sociology, etc.), for profit and non profit companies, community based organizations, research institutes etc. Applicants apply for $100,000 seed grants which can later be scaled with a grant of up to $ 1,000,000.
Deadline: February 6, 2013
Further information: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/grand-challenges-canada-stars-program
APF Canada Media and Postgraduate Fellowship
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, supported in part by Cathay Pacific Airways, is accepting applications for its Post-Graduate Research Fellowship program, which offers recent Masters and PhD graduates the opportunity to work for one year at the Foundation’s Vancouver office. Fellows conduct research on a topic of their choice and participate in the Foundation’s daily operations. The Post-Graduate Research Fellowship is granted to three recent graduates each year, and is valued at C$38,000 and C$40,000 annually for Master and PhD graduates, respectively.
Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2013
Further information: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/apf-canada-media-postgraduate-fellowship
NPRB Graduate Student Research Awards
North Pacific Research Board will award up to six Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRAs) of $25,000 each to three qualified masters students and three doctoral students for the opportunity to address scientific, technological, and socio-economic issues relating to the research themes identified in the 2005 NPRB Science Plan.
Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2013
Further information: http://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/nprb-graduate-student-research-awards
Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship
The Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship is in recognition of the significant contribution Douglas McRorie, PAg, FAIC, made to agricultural finance throughout his career with the Royal Bank of Canada and his professional involvement with the Agricultural Institute of Canada and AIC Foundation. The awards will provide financial support to Masters or PhD students specializing in agricultural business, economics, finance or trade.
Deadline: Friday, February 22, 2013
Further information: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/douglas-mcrorie-memorial-scholarship
Autism Research Training (ART) Program
The Autism Research Training (ART) Program is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research (STIHR), with supplemental funding from the Sinneave Family Foundation. Its goal is to recruit and train outstanding researchers in the field of autism, in disciplines such as genetics, brain imaging, epidemiology, neurology, psychiatry, psychology and others. Funding is available for MD, PDF, and PhD students.
Deadline: March 8, 2013
Further information: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/autism-research-training-art-program Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence
The Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence is designed to enhance research excellence at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) through building and strengthening the University’s ties with leading research universities and institutes around the world and to increase the visibility of CUHK as a world-class research university through student and staff mobility. The Programme provides basic funding support to PhD students to undertake short-term research visits at CUHK.
Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2013
Further information: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/global-scholarship-programme-research-excellence
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Library Workshops
1)Citation Management Using Zotero
Monday, February 4th, 1:00 – 3:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3866
Tuesday, February 26th, 3:00 – 5:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3734
2)Citation Management Using RefWorks
Wednesday, February 6th, 10:00am – 12:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3863
3)Citation Management Using Mendeley
Thursday, February 7th, 12:00 – 2:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3870
4)Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean a Lot!
Wednesday, February 6th, 4:30 – 6:30pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3701
Thursday, February 14th, 4:00 – 6:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3702
Monday, February 25th, 2:00 – 4:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3704
5)Stay Alert! Keeping Current with Research
Friday, February 1st, 1:00 – 3:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3913
6)Using Data and GIS in Research
Wednesday, February 6th, 10:00 – 11:30am: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3945
7)Web of Science / Journal Citation Reports
Wednesday, February 6th, 12:00 – 1:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3895
8)Introduction to PsycINFO
Tuesday, February 12th, 11:00am – 12:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3930
9)Advanced Medline Searching
Thursday, February 14th, 1:00 – 2:30pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3910
Applied Academia
Do academics have a responsibility to apply their research, take part in community outreach projects, or extend the impact of their work beyond ‘pure research’? Is it even possible to conduct pure research, or will all research eventually be applied? Are application, activism or knowledge translation essential parts of being an academic, or a hindrance to scholars’ ability to fully and fairly consider multiple perspectives?
Thursday, February 28, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Present: http://bit.ly/QRfl4t (Deadline: February 14th)
Attend: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/3932
Investigating Our Practices 2013 – Call for Proposals
Please join us for the IOP 2013, 16th Annual Conference on Saturday, May 11, 2013, Neville Scarfe Building, co-sponsored by the Faculty of Education and the BC Teachers’ Federation. Practicing teachers, graduate students, undergraduate students, and university educators from different educational contexts convene at UBC to share their investigations, understandings and questions. Student registration fee: $15. Breakfast, refreshments and lunch included. Proposals for presentations can be submitted online at http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/iop-cfp. Submission deadline: February 26. For more information or to register for the conference, visit http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/iop2013 or contact Judy Paley at 604-822-2733 judy.paley@ubc.ca.
Call for Discussants
The CCGSE planning committee would like to invite faculty members and graduate students to act as discussants for the 2013 Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE) roundtable discussions. One discussant will be assigned to each roundtable (2-3 papers). The CSSE planning committee is hoping to dedicate one session to the CCGSE roundtables and poster presentations (as was done last year), meaning that no other session(s) will occur at this time. Please support our graduate students by acting as a discussant! Light snacks will be provided.
Discussants will receive papers by Monday, May 6th, 2013. This will provide discussants with four weeks to read through the papers and generate comments for discussion (approx 5 minutes per paper).
If willing to participate, please provide the following information to (julieta@ualberta.ca):
First and Last Name, School, Department and Position (ex. MEd student, PhD student, professor), Email and Three Areas of Expertise.
Designing our Forests: A Call for Participants
The Interactive Digital Environmental Assessment Laboratory (IDEAL) in the Faulty of Forestry is recruiting individuals for a survey related to visual quality of harvest designs. The survey consists primarily of rating a number of landscape design images. Participants in the survey will receive a $10 honorarium. We are looking for interested participants to start on April 2, 2013.
Time: By appointment – approximately 30 minutes
Contact information:
Email: ideal.forestry.ubc@gmail.com
Phone: (604) 822-6708 or (604) 363-1680
Location: Landscape Immersion Lab (LIL) in the Forest Sciences Centre
Participants: The survey will be open to anyone except those who have one or more of the following: limited availability, are under the age of 18, or has a blindness or severe visual handicap. All information associated with this study will be handled confidentially.
In this experiment we will show the subjects a number of landscape design images and ask them to rate these on a simple scale. These ratings will be compared to a computer model in order to investigate how well the model relates to individual perception. Upon completion of the image ratings, participants will be required to complete a short questionnaire. Participants in the survey will receive a $10 honorarium.
FINE- Forum for International Networking in Education
The Forum for International Networking in Education (FINE) is an international group of graduate students from Universitas 21 schools of education who cooperate and collaborate in order to better understand educational issues from a global perspective. Besides organising discussion forums and social events at AERA and other international conferences, the group has set up a database for members to find others with similar interests. The meetings provide a means for students from different universities in different countries to meet and find out each others’ research. The group seeks to provide opportunities for social and professional networking, and possibilities for collaborative research and enhanced academic and career prospects. For more information please visit our website at http://www.universitas21.com/
Graduate Student Society
The Graduate Student Society is looking for nominees for the following Executive Positions:
President, VP Academic & External, VP Finance, VP Services, GSS Senate Representative. Details regarding these positions responsibilities, honorariums, etc. are available at: http://tinyurl.com/GSS-Exec-Positions and the GSS’s Code & Policy Manual, available here: http://tinyurl.com/GSS-Code-Policy
Eligible nominees need be a current UBC Graduate Student, and fill out the linked nomination form with a minimum of two nominating UBC Graduates by Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the GSS office: http://tinyurl.com/GSS-Nomination-Forms
Whistler Ski Trip Tickets: Whistler is one the big Canadian experiences — so whether you have done it before or this is your first trip to the mountain, join us and enjoy our special rates!
When: Saturday, February 23— Bus leaves 6 AM, heads to Whistler, then returns for 6 PM. A whole day of fun!
Where: Bus leaves the GSS building (#225 – 6371 Crescent Rd Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2); goes to Whistler mountain; and returns to the GSS building.
All trip package details and registration can be found here: http://gss.ubc.ca/wp_test/?p=2181
Why not sign up for the GSS newsletter? It makes sure that you are the first to know about trips, classes, and events such as Farsi and Drawing classes, Zumba classes and job opportunities.
New activities and events are constantly being updated so check out the new GSS website for full details on http://gss.ubc.ca
Graduate Student Council Update
The next meeting of the Graduate Council will be on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 12:00-2:00pm in Irving K. Barber, Room 182, 1961 East Mall.
Visit the website of the Graduate Student Council of the Faculty of Education (GSFE) for an update of what your student representatives have been working on this month. Provide your input and feedback to the advocacy issues currently under discussion on the GSFE Blog.
Employment Opportunities
EDUCATOR FOR SALMON EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SEYMOUR SALMONID SOCIETY, NORTH VANCOUVER
Inspire, instill wonder and share your passion for the ecosystems of the West coast. Guide students from around greater Vancouver in applying their classroom knowledge to an outdoor learning environment and help to connect students with some of our most precious species, salmon.
Gently Down the Seymour is a field trip program at Seymour River Fish Hatchery and Education Centre. It is designed to enhance the learning and understanding of students participating in the Salmonids in the Classroom program (Fisheries and Oceans Canada). This program is developed to give students unique, hands-on learning experience and the opportunity to observe salmon in their natural wilderness habitat as well as in a working salmon hatchery.
We are seeking Educators to deliver Gently Down the Seymour this spring. Educators will be asked to bring their experience in educational program delivery, knowledge of pacific salmon and coastal forests, and their enthusiasm for facilitating learning experiences that promote wonder and appreciation.
Program Timeline: March 18 — June 16, 2013
Applicants must:
• Have a background in biology, natural sciences, education, environmental education or related field of studies, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience
• Have experience working with children and school groups
• Be willing to complete a Criminal Record check
• Have current First Aid certification
• Have access to a vehicle
Please include in your application:
• A letter describing how you are qualified to provide salmonid based education services to schools
• A Resume
• References
Application Deadline is February 18, 2013
Seymour Salmonid Society http://www.seymoursalmon.com
Contact: Jen Callaghan
Aether Environmental Education
info@aethereducation.ca
604.857.3772
Aether Environmental Education Ltd provides consulting and delivery services for organizations hosting environmental education programming.
When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at http://GoodWork.ca .
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN SRI LANKA
Have you been looking for an opportunity to volunteer abroad this summer? We are now recruiting for Developing World Connections’ 2013 trip to Sri Lanka. Volunteers travel to the Tangalle region, which was devastated by the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004, and work alongside the local community on various recovery projects – including the construction of homes and building of community infrastructure.
This is an opportunity for travel, personal growth and meeting other like-minded students, all while building your resume and contributing to the reconstruction of the Tangalle community.
Trip dates are May 04 to June 01, 2013. The team will be comprised of approximately 12 students from UBC and other schools across Canada. Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interviews will be conducted throughout January and the first weeks of February. Individuals interested in signing up should contact Team Leader Cari Siebrits at csiebrits@gmail.com or feel free to call 604 762 2368.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION RESEARCH – CENTRE FOR HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP, UBC FACULTY OF MEDICINE
The Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) at the UBC Faculty of Medicine in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in health professions education research. This is a one-year funded position, renewable once, which begins on July 1, 2013.
This position will be based in the Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) in the UBC Faculty of Medicine. CHES provides a community of PhD and MD researchers from diverse specialties and disciplines, each engaged in collaborative inquiry regarding the many dimensions of Health Profession Education, including: assessment, technical skills, professionalization, self-regulation and teacher-learner relationships. To promote the success of the potential candidate’s developing research career, the position offers maximal protected time for research, assistance in grant capture, funds for professional meetings, opportunities for productive research collaboration, and mentorship in conducting and disseminating research in health profession education. The postdoctoral fellow will be integrated into the innovation and research processes of the faculty, ensuring a rich understanding of health professions education.
Eligibility:
CHES seeks a postdoctoral fellow who is interested in entering the field of health professions education. In order to qualify for the fellowship, applicants must have completed a PhD program in education, social sciences, humanities or other relevant discipline at a recognized university by July 1, 2013 (Defense date must fall between May 1, 2010 and May 1, 2013). All eligible applicants will be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Excellent academic training with creative and collaborative approaches to research
- Skills, expertise, and research interest that will enhance CHES activities
- Long-term potential to contribute to the field of health professions education research in Canada.
Financial Support:
Salary: $45,000 Canadian + benefits per year for up to 2 years
Travel: $4,000 per year for 2 years
Application Instructions:
Please complete the application form available on our website at www.ches.med.ubc.ca and send it electronically or via post, along with a copy of your CV to:
Dr. Joanna Bates
c/o Sarah Dobson, Research Manager & Grant Facilitator
Centre for Health Education Scholarship
UBC Faculty of Medicine
JPPN 3300, 910 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E3
Email: sarah.dobson@ubc.ca
Fax: 604-875-8221
Deadline:
The deadline for applications is February 28, 2013.
Selection Process and Notification of Results:
A selection committee will shortlist and interview eligible candidates. The final selection will be made in April 2013.
More Information:
For more information on CHES, please visit our website at www.ches.med.ubc.ca
For more information about the Postdoctoral Fellowship, including eligibility, please contact the CHES Research Manager & Grant Facilitator:
Sarah Dobson
Telephone: 604-875-4111 ext. 67439 / Email: sarah.dobson@ubc.ca
3 YEAR POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY – MURDOCH UNIVERSITY, PERTH, AUSTRALIA
The Department of Psychology at Murdoch University, Australia seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow for a 3 year appointment beginning on or after June 2013. The successful candidate will work on the Australian Research Council funded longitudinal Youth Activity Participation Study (YAPS). YAPS is entering its 7th year of data collection across 30 schools in Western Australia and measures youth activity participation, time use, risk behaviour, engagement with technology, and peer group attributes. This full-time fellowship includes project management (40%) and data analysis and publication writing (60%). The successful candidate will be expected to participate in a productive research program with Professor Bonnie Barber and Dr. Kathryn Modecki, which includes opportunities for co-supervision of honours and PhD students. Given the longitudinal nature of YAPS data, strong data analytic skills are required. Applicants should have completed a PhD or equivalent and have demonstrated capacity for high quality research.
For further information about this position please contact Professor Bonnie Barber, b.barber@murdoch.edu.au. Application procedures and a position description with detailed selection criteria are available from the Murdoch University web site http://jobs.murdoch.edu.au/. Salary ranges from $68,052 – $86,010 including employer superannuation contributions and an opportunity to salary package. Closing date: 1 March 2013